This Korean War chaplain is on his way to sainthood
In the Catholic community, there are more than 7,000 saints. To reach that status, they must be approved by the Vatican to have lived a life of holiness, pureness, kindness…
‘The Grunt Padre’ was a chaplain who gave his life for his Marines’ souls
Father Vincent Capodanno earned his nickname “The Grunt Padre” because he would never seek comfort while his Marines were out in the bush putting their lives on the line. The…
How America welcomed home Medal of Honor recipient Chaplain Emil Kapaun
Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun served with distinction during the Korean War. Beyond saying Mass for troops behind the line, Father Kapaun went above and beyond the call of duty…
These are the religious duties of a Navy Chaplain
Military service members put a lot on the line, including their lives, in the service of their country. Every aspect of protection is significant for the troops, from the weapons…
New bill asks to honor Korean War Chaplain
Not all heroes carry guns. Sometimes, they are men of religion – that’s the point made by Congressman Tracey Mann of Kansas. He introduced a bill that would honor, not…
This chaplain earned the Silver Star saving 12 sailors at Pearl Harbor
Military chaplains of all faiths are an integral part of the armed forces. They serve the spiritual needs of service members, regardless of religious affiliation. Sometimes, these noncombatants make extreme…
A Medal of Honor recipient’s remains were identified after 70 years
When Emil Kapaun entered seminary school to become a Catholic priest in 1936, he probably didn’t foresee himself being declared a Servant of God by the Pope some 80 years…
From Kenya to the Chaplain Corps
Army Maj. Patrick Kihiu’s journey to becoming a chaplain and American soldier began in the slums of Kenya.
Born and raised in East Africa, Kihiu developed a deep religious conviction during high school. He cultivated his faith attending his…
Ministering to spiritual needs on the front lines of COVID-19
Over the past few months, our lives have radically changed in ways both large and small. From how we go about our weekly errands to how we socialize with our wider communities. Social distancing has quickly brought to the forefront just how intrinsi…
Watch: A National Guard Chaplain activated in Los Angeles shares his story
Over the last month, the United States (and parts of the world) erupted in protests after the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmuad Abery. While their deaths drew the ire of many Americans, they set off an angry and passionate reaction t…